Louisiana Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 c. hot water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. cold water
2 cans Veg-All homestyle large cut vegetables

Preparation

Brown meat in oil.
Add hot water, lemon juice, garlic, bay leaves and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves.
Combine flour and water.
Add to stew, mixing well.
Stir in vegetables and liquid; continue cooking, uncovered, until liquid thickens and vegetables are heated, about 5 to 10 minutes.